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Chicago becomes latest stop for migrants bused from Texas

CHICAGO — Seventy-five migrants who arrived in Texas were dropped off at Chicago’s Union Station on Wednesday night, officials said.

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Texas buses migrants to Chicago, worsening political tensions

Governor Greg Abbott says the buses are needed because President Joe Biden has failed to secure the southern border.

Al Jazeera

Defense witnesses slated to take the stand in R. Kelly federal trial as singer says he won’t testify

CHICAGO — Attorneys for R. Kelly and his co-defendants will have the chance to present witnesses Thursday after federal prosecutors rested their case-in-chief against the disgraced singer earlier this week.

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75 migrants bused from Texas arrive in Chicago

Chicago officials say 75 immigrants have arrived in the city on buses from Texas, as part of an aggressive border policy by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott

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For a small Chicago church, closing down was an act of faith

For more than a century, Grace Evangelical Covenant Church on Chicago’s North Side proved resilient, ready to adapt to the many changes that came its way

The Independent UK

Fall TV: Our top 15 list of what’s coming, including a surprising number of new legal dramas

The fall TV season is upon us, and if that doesn’t have the same frisson of excitement as it once did — back when the summer was a wasteland of reruns rather than proliferating with new streaming series each week, well … who’s complaining? One small trend to emerge: After…

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Analyzing the Bears’ updated 53-man roster

We're breaking down the Bears' updated 53-man roster following cuts and waiver claims.

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Police release video of suspects after Chicago cop shot 6 times trying to stop robbery at Englewood currency exchange

The retired officer, 60, was shot Thursday morning as the currency exchange near 71st Street and Wentworth opened, according to a police report.

Chicago Sun-Times

Teen charged in 11 South Side carjackings, 9 on same day

Nine of the armed carjackings were on Aug. 20, and the other two happened Aug. 18 and Wednesday, according to Chicago police.

Chicago Sun-Times

8 wounded, 2 fatally, in shootings across Chicago Wednesday

Dezmond Radcliffe, 25, was shot and killed at a gas station in West Pullman. Another man was fatally shot in an East Garfield Park business.

Chicago Sun-Times

A former addict says playing pickleball saved his life. Now he wonders, why is there only 1 spot in Chicago dedicated to the wildly popular game?

“Chicago is just light-years behind the rest of the world in the development of pickleball,” said one enthusiast.

Chicago Sun-Times

A son’s mistake, a family’s grief and the cruel lessons of the fentanyl epidemic

CHICAGO -- Justin Pearlman was settling into his latest rehab, a $95-a-day treatment center in Pennsylvania, when the Tribune reached him for an interview about his struggle with heroin addiction.

Chicago Tribune

Migrants sent by Texas governor arrive in Chicago. ‘People told us no one is going to help you.’

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott blasts what he calls Biden’s border “inaction” and Lightfoot’s pledge to remain a welcoming city for immigrants in sending about 60 to the city: “I look forward to seeing this responsibility in action,” Abbott says.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago becomes latest stop for migrants bused from Texas by Gov. Abbott. Mayor Lightfoot spokesman says new arrivals are welcome

CHICAGO — Approximately 60 migrants coming from Texas were dropped off at Chicago’s Union Station on Wednesday night, officials said.

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s office calls Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing strategy “racist”

Abbott late Wednesday announced Chicago would be a new destination for migrants bused from Texas in his strategy to draw attention to the influx of people at the southern border. Chicago leadership welcomed the migrants “with dignity and respect.”

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Can Miguel Cairo revive White Sox in Tony La Russa’s absence? ‘We’ve got to do it for Tony.’

CHICAGO — When Ryne Sandberg came out of the game in St. Louis on his final day in the majors on Sept. 28, 1997, he was replaced at second base by Chicago Cubs rookie Miguel Cairo.

Chicago Sun-Times

City must find answers for unwise policy of overworking cops

Changes announced by Chicago Police Supt. David Brown are a step in the right direction. But as long as cops are too fatigued from cancelled days off, they’re at risk of making poor snap decisions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Abortion providers get funding boost from Chicago officials

Two Chicago-based organizations that help individuals who are seeking an abortion will split $500,000 from the Chicago Department of Public Health to help those traveling to Illinois for the medical procedure.

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Drag racers, drifters and unruly spectators would face prison time under new proposal in Springfield

The bill was introduced after Chicago police officials struggled to respond to the street takeovers and drag racing that gave way to clashes with police and possibly left a woman dead this weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times

In his new memoir, Michael McDermott revisits a lifetime of emotional scars

‘I recommend anyone to write a [memoir] because when you see it it’s all real, it’s not just in your head, you see the terribly fraught judgment we all have,’ the Chicago singer-songwriter says.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago Sept. 1-7

“The Notebook” musical debut at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, North Coast Music Festival and the Chicago Jazz Festival are among the entertainment highlights in the week ahead.

Chicago Tribune

All eyes on defense in R. Kelly trial after judge hears motions for acquittal

CHICAGO — The judge overseeing R. Kelly’s federal child pornography trial said he will rule Thursday on requests by the disgraced R&B star and his two co-defendants to acquit them of all charges before the jury even gets the case.

Chicago Sun-Times

New COVID-19 booster shots could be available in Chicago after Labor Day

The FDA today authorized the new booster, which could arrive as early as next week in Chicago, where nearly 2 million residents are expected to be eligible.

Chicago Sun-Times

Centralia voters sound off, former Bulls star sues banker and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Chicago Bears announce updated 53-man roster

Here's a look at the Bears' updated 53-man roster following the roster moves from Wednesday.

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